Lyoan Revolution
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| Lyoan Revolution | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| New Lyoa Kingdom |
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Khadun IV Anton Yeteka |
Joseph Kyangyu Cyril Nakunguza Kior Tembe | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Various rebel forces | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 35,000 | 25,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 2,094 killed | 1,349 killed | ||||||
The Lyoan Revolution was a civil war in Lyoa that lasted from August 12-November 20, 1967. The revolution began after calls for a transition to a democratic system were ignored by the monarchical government. Protests began, that were suppressed by the government, which caused the formation of rebel movements to overthrow the monarchy.